C LEGIONELLA
Legionella Species Culture
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5163
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:
Lung tissue, other body fluid, pleural fluid, transtracheal aspiration, lung exudate, lung biopsy, bronchial washing, OR water from air conditioning/cooling towers.
Preferred Volume:
1 mL lung exudate, 1 cc lung biopsy, or 50 mL minimum water from air conditioning/cooling towers.
Collection Procedure:
Contamination with normal flora from respiratory tract should be avoided.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate. Transport to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection, collect only Monday-Thursday.
Stability:
Refrigerated - 72 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Swab specimen; inappropriate specimen transport device; inadequate labeling; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually > 72 hours); specimen received in expired transport.
CPT Codes:
87070 - Legionella Species Culture (EAP 30030701)